Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Cecil residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cecil, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cecil. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cecil
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Cecil
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 18%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Cecil runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cecil
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (14.6% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (14.1% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 26.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Cecil
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.5%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Georgia figure falls outside Cecil’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cecil adults…
Cecil runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.4% of Cecil adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Cecil
No hospital or community health center in Cecil itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Cecil; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Cecil adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Cecil adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cecil runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Cecil adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Cecil and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cecil adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cecil
Why doesn’t Cecil have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cecil.
What hospital is closest to Cecil?
SGMC Berrien Campus in Nashville, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Cecil’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cecil.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Georgia figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.